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Discovery
12 Night Around Britain and Edinburgh Tattoo
Harwich to Harwich
PACKAGE DEAL

Ship: Discovery
Cruise Line: Voyages of Discovery
Cruise Date:  13 August 2012
Duration: 12 Nights
Ports: Harwich, St Peter Port, Fowey, Cobh, Galway, Killybegs, Oban, Portree, Skye, Scrabster, Kirkwall, Harwich
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

 

Itinerary

 

DATE

PORT

ARRIVE

DEPART

13-Aug-12

Harwich, UK embark MV Discovery

-

1730

14-Aug-12

St Peter Port, Guernsey

1230

1830

15-Aug-12

Fowey, UK

0700

1700

16-Aug-12

Cobh, Ireland

0900

1800

17-Aug-12

Galway, Ireland

1230

1800

18-Aug-12

Killybegs, Ireland

0800

1700

19-Aug-12

Oban, Scotland

0730

1830

20-Aug-12

Portree, Isle of Skye

1200

1800

21-Aug-12

Scrabster, UK

0700

2300

22-Aug-12

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

0700

1230

23-Aug-12

Rosyth, Scotland

0800

-

24-Aug-12

Rosyth, Scotland

-

0030

25-Aug-12

Harwich, UK

0700

-

 

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

Package Deal Pricing

Number of Passengers

Package Includes:
•Return International economy class airfare from Australia to London
•12 night cruise from Harwich return aboard MV Discovery
•Port charges, government fees and air taxes
•Gratuities included for your cabin steward, restaurant waiter and his/her assistant

 


* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges.

Air Travel Included
Airline Singapore Airlines
From
To London
Class Of Travel Economy Class - Return - Rules

Includes air taxes (subject to change).

Cruise - Discovery

CabinPackage
Category O - Inside $4305
Category N - Inside $4626
Category M - Inside $4946
Category L - Inside Superior$5894
Category K - Outside$5077
Category J - Outside $5252
Category I - Outside$5528
Category H - Outside$5718
Category G - Outside $5959
Category F - Outside Superior$6280
Category E - Outside Superior $6650
Category D - Outside Deluxe $7112
Category B - Junior Suite $7482
Category A - Suite/Owner's Suite $8059

 

Ports

St Peter Port

Country - Bailiwick of Guernsey
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - British Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest

Cobh

Cobh is Ireland’s most famous port. The Heritage Center is housed in the old railroad station that was once the terminus for the 2.5 million Irish boarding ships bound for America. There are numerous displays explaining the flight of the Irish and their perilous journeys to the “new world.” The Cobh Heritage Center also houses interesting displays about the Steamships Titanic and Lusitania.

Country - Republic of Ireland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 102kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St. Colman's Cathedral, The Lusitania Memorial, The Titanic Memorial, Fota Island

Galway

The famous Claddagh friendship ring is a symbol of the charming Irish city. The second symbol is the Spanish Arch in the harbour. Columbus is said to have been given the tip to sail west here. Also worth seeing in Galway: Eyre Square and Lynch's Castle.

Country - Ireland
Distance from port to City - N/A
Distance to Airport - N/A
Currency -

Places of Interest
Eyre Square and Lynch's Castle

Kirkwall

An archipelago of more than 70 islands the Orkney Islands feature some of the most dramatic coastal scenery anywhere, from 1,000-foot sea cliffs to soothing white-sand beaches.

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Pounds Sterling

Places of Interest
St. Magnus Cathedral, Ring O'Brodgar, Skara Brae

Discovery Cabin Info

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Cruise line info

Voyages of Discovery

Discovery is a home from home with excellent cuisine and exemplary service in the company of 650 like-minded people and highly-acclaimed guest speakers. The ship is made up of British captains, with years of experience, 300 friendly, international crew members as well as cabin and restaurant staff.  

Each itinerary is planned to maximise time spent ashore, exploring many sights beyond the reach of larger ships. Guests will experience overnight stays inland and onshore in cultural epicentres, staying in first class accommodation and can dine in the company of your friends in either of the two restaurants onboard.


 

Ship info

Discovery

For the many passengers that return to mv Discovery year after year, it is a home from home. Every feature on the ship is designed with passengers’ comfort in mind and while retaining her old world grandeur, Discovery has all the modern amenities passengers would expect. £2 million has been spent on updating and improving facilities on Discovery over the last two years and a further £2 million will be spent by the end of 2009.

Dining
  • Seven Continents Re
  • The Yacht Club

Entertainment

  • Carosel Show Lounge
  • Discovery Theatre
  • The Night Club
  • Explorer Bar
Onboard Activities
  • 2 Pools, one with retractable roof 
  • 2 Jacuzzis 
  • 5 Bars
  • Medical Centre
  • Shop
  • Library
  • Bridge Club
  • Gymnasium and health centre
  • Lecture theatre and cinema
  • Internet Centre - 6 stations 
  • Card Room
  • 4 Lounges

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 20,186 Tonnes
Star Rating 3.5 Star
Size/Style of Ship Mid/Expedition
Entered Service May 2003
Registry Bermuda
Former Name Island Princess, Island Venture
Length 168.74 metres
Beam 32.22 metres
Draft 24.64 metres
Propulsion/Propellers diesel (13,400kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 18
Passenger Capacity (twin) 710
Crew 350
Nationality of Officers European
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins 355
Total Inside cabins 72
Total Outside cabins 283
Cabin/Suites with Balcony 0
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins 2
Passenger Decks 8
Cabin Electricity 110v/220v
Elevators 4
Laundry A valet service is available for laundry, dry cleaning and pressing. Charges apply
Onboard Currency Pounds Sterling (GBP)

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